strathspey@strathspey.org:44017

Thomas G. Mungall, III
Feb. 1, 2006, 3:24 p.m. (Message 44017)

Re: Skean Dubh WAS Scottish Country Dancing VS Scottish Folk Dancing

There is a historical precedent for the bladeless sgian dubh. In the
Victorian and Edwardian eras they made bladeless dirks and sgian dubhs for
boys to wear with their Highland attire. Some had wooden blades while some
were simply one piece, handle and sheath. The current bladeless variety are
called "safety" sgian dubhs. These safety sgian dubhs are certainly
interesting present day social commentary.
Tom Mungall
Baton Rouge, La, USA
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